Part 2 of 2 PartsThe family of Patrick Lee Hurley has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to be present to honor their hero for his service to his country. It will be our privilege to do so.
SFC Patrick Hurley served two tours of duty in Vietnam in the US Army and was Wounded in Action each tour. SFC Hurley's unit the 501st, was part of the very first battle fought by American Forces in Vietnam made famous in the movie "There Were Soldiers". It is unknown if Patrick was wounded during that first battle, his unit landed at landing zone Bravo. However, the 501st did not leave Vietnam for months and was involved in fighting almost continuously during that time. After being wounded, SFC Hurley returned to the states and went into the Medical Reserves.
After Recovery, he was recalled and again shipped with his unit back to Vietnam and again was
wounded. SFC Hurley received a Purple Heart for each time he was wounded. He also received a Bronze Star, Meritorious Service Medal with "V" for Valor for his actions in Vietnam. SFC Hurley's other medals include: Vietnam Service Medal with "4" clusters, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, Airborne Badge, Combat Infantryman's Badge, among other medals and badges.
After his service in the Military, Pat worked as a Maintenance Engineer at several large Hotel chains in San Diego until retirement. Pat went to a San Diego high school, attended college at Kansas State University, and was an avid roller skater during his youth. Pat loved riding his motorcycle and was always a big supporter of the military. He also loved riding horses in his younger years. In later years he was a founding member of the PGR in the San Diego area in 2006, and was a Ride Captain for many years until his move, several years ago, to Texas. Pat was also a founding member of the American Legion Riders of National City, CA, Post 255.
Pat is pre-deceased by both his parents, his sister, and is survived by his loving wife Helen, many other family members, friends, and his PGR family. Pat will never be forgotten.
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this Military Veteran. Please see the time table if you would like to participate.
Time Table for Monday, November 8, 20210900 – Stage at Miramar National Cemetery, 5795 Nobel Dr. San Diego, CA92122
https://goo.gl/maps/7oQ3TqthpCT679KL70930 – Mission briefing
1000 – Flag for Hero and family arrival and honorable transfer of Hero to horse and carriage.
1030 – Flag Line for Military Honors and Funeral service.
R/C Lorenzo Lizarraga
SoCal PGR Regional Ride Captain619-971-2236
llizarraga@yahoo.com
You do not have to be a Veteran or a motorcycle rider to attend this mission. All PGR members are welcome. We encourage those who do not ride to attend in your car. If this will be your first mission go to the initial staging area and you will be briefed there by the R/C (Ride Captain). Dress for motorcycle riding or dress casually if you are driving a cage (car). Please feel free to attend any portion of this mission you can. Please ride/drive safely.
